psi1
[sahy, psahy]
- the 23rd letter of the Greek alphabet (Ψ, ψ).
- the group of consonant sounds represented by this letter.
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Origin of psi1
1350–1400; Middle English < Greek pseî
psi2
[sahy]
- any purportedly psychic phenomenon, as psychokinesis, telepathy, clairvoyance, or the like.
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Compare pseudoscience, parapsychology.
Origin of psi2
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"You'd sure look silly if all the Psis in town blackballed you," I snarled at him.
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"Nobody forced her to associate with a gang of Psis," he said.
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Crescas appeared as if by magic—Psis act like that—and had me by the arm.
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His black eyes had that lively watchfulness you associate with Psis.
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Their attire, their homes, everything about Psis, seems tasteful.
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PSIS
- Public Service Investment Society, New Zealand's largest credit union
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psi1
- pounds per square inch
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psi2
- the 23rd letter of the Greek alphabet (Ψ, ψ), a composite consonant, transliterated as ps
- paranormal or psychic phenomena collectively
- (as modifier)psi powers
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Word Origin and History for psis
psi
n.
23rd letter of the Greek alphabet. Use for "psychic force, paranormal phenomenon" dates from 1942 (probably from psychic (adj.)).
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Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
psi
(sī, psī)- The 23rd letter of the Greek alphabet.
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